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Today's Gossip : Latest On Bakayoko, Neymar, Isco & More!

Monaco are open to the sale of one of their stars, Alvaro Morata’s future is up in the air and the door is still ajar on a move to Liverp...

Monaco are open to the sale of one of their stars, Alvaro Morata’s future is up in the air and the door is still ajar on a move to Liverpool for Isco, all in Friday’s papers.Monaco Open To Bakayoko SaleMonaco are prepared to sell Manchester United target Tiemoue Bakayoko this summer, according to reports in France.

Jose Mourinho is believed to have sent scouts to watch the midfielder in action and with speculation surrounding Marouane Fellaini’s future, the 22-year-old may well be a ready-made replacement.Bakayoko has played 46 times for Monaco this term and helped the principality club to the top of the table and into the semi-finals of the Champions League.He is under contract until 2019, but Le10 Sport claim that the Ligue 1 Monaco have, so far, failed to convince the him to extend his deal and they are prepared to cash in on him.Liverpool Still Keen On IscoLiverpool have not given up hoped on signing Isco, according to Don Balon.But Reds fans should not get too excited because the report from the somewhat flaky news outlet has little or no substanceThe crux of the report revolves around Philippe Coutinho potentially moving to Barcelona. Jurgen Klopp would then need a new No. 10 and Real Madrid man Isco is believed to be the man he wants.However, reports earlier this week have suggested Isco is ready to commit his future at the Bernabeu with a contract on the table which could see him double his salary until 2022.The 25-year-old’s new deal is believed to be worth around £96,000-a-week and that will surely be enough to put paid to Liverpool’s faint hopes.

Neymar Hints At Man United BuyoutJose Mourinho has been enquiring about a possible deal that would see Neymar make a move to Old Trafford this summer. According to whom, you ask? None other than the Brazilian sensation himself, says the Daily Record.The outlet suggests that Neymar has told friends that both Manchester United and Chelsea have been asking the Barcelona brass if they might part with the 25-year-old, with Mourinho "particularly persistent in his courtship" as he looks to chart a way forward next season after losing Zlatan Ibrahimovic to a long-term injury last Thursday in the Europa League.Fantastical? Yes. A long shot? Surely. But consider this: Neymar is still dealing with a court case and possible fines related to his transfer to Barcelona from Santos in 2013, and it's not outside the realm of possibility that a cash windfall from a team like United -- reportedly ready to pay his €200 million release clause and meet any salary requirements -- could help Neymar cover everything he could be forced to pay and a whole lot more.Man City See Opening For Kyle WalkerRumours have been rife recently about the future of Kyle Walker at Tottenham, and that speculation has given Manchester City hope of signing the right-back.But the Daily Telegraph reports that Spurs chairman Daniel Levy would prefer to sell Walker abroad, with Bayern Munich and Barcelona mentioned as possible destinations.￼Despite becoming a revelation for Spurs in recent years, Kyle Walker may be leaving the team in the summer.If Tottenham do decide to cash in, it is said that they would expect to receive more than the £30 million Manchester United paid for Luke Shaw when they signed him from Southampton.Regardless of what happens with Walker, Mauricio Pochettino hopes to significantly strengthen his squad over the summer transfer window and has Michael Keane, Harry Maguire, Wilfried Zaha and Ross Barkley among his targets.Barca, Real Battle For HernandezBarcelona are so keen to beat Real Madrid to the signing of Theo Hernandez that they are ready to offer Jordi Alba on loan to Atletico Madrid in order to seal the deal.A report in AS claims that Barca are leading the way for the 19-year-old French left-back, who is also on the radar of Bayern Munich and Marseille, but Real have supposedly already made an offer that triggers his release clause and tabled a five-year contract.Atletico would prefer Hernandez, who has caught the eye while on loan at Alaves this season, to join Barca over Real, and the offer of getting Alba in return will only strengthen their resolve to stop him joining Los Blancos.OthersJose Mourinho wants Atletico Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann, 26, to form a new Manchester United strike partnership with Real Madrid’s Alvaro Morata, 24, which offers Real encouragement in their pursuit of goalkeeper David de Gea. (Daily Telegraph)But Real forward Morata is keen to re-join Juventus, despite interest from both United and Chelsea. (Tuttosport)England forward Wayne Rooney, 31, has refused to confirm if he will still be at Manchester United next season, opening up the possibility of a move to the MLS or China. (Daily Star)West Ham’s Michail Antonio, 27, is looking to leave the London club in the summer and has rejected a new contract offer. (The Times)West Ham and Bournemouth reportedly want £2m-rated Reading winger Paolo Hurtado, who is currently on loan at Portuguese outfit Vitoria Guimaraes. (The Sun)Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini is being targeted by Turkish club Trabzonspor to celebrate their 50th anniversary. (The Sun)West Ham manager Slaven Bilic has hinted that Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge, 27, is top of his transfer wish list this summer. (Various)Real Madrid forward James Rodriguez, 25, has reportedly already chosen his shirt number at Manchester United – the number 10 currently worn by Rooney. (Don Balon, via Daily Express)Forward Jeison Lucumi, 22, wants to secure a move to Manchester United after impressing in Colombia’s top tier with America de Cali. (Daily Mail)Brighton goalkeeper David Stockdale will snub West Ham and Leeds by signing a new two-year contract with the Premier League rookies. (Daily Mirror)Southampton are eyeing a summer move for Malaga’s former Barcelona striker Sandro Ramirez. (Daily Mirror)West Brom boss Tony Pulis is weighing up a move for Nottingham Forest defender Joe Worrall to be the long-term successor to veteran Gareth McAuley. (Daily Mirror)Monaco are reportedly willing to sell Manchester United target Tiemoue Bakayoko this summer. (Daily Star)Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin is Barcelona’s top transfer target this summer, according to reports in Spain. (Daily Express)Toby Alderweireld is in line for a new deal that could see the Tottenham defender double his money. (Daily Mail)Manchester City believe they can tempt Tottenham into selling Kyle Walker, despite chairman Daniel Levy’s preference being a move abroad for the 26-year-old right-back – if manager Mauricio Pochettino gives the green light on a move. (Daily Telegraph)Chelsea and Everton will have to break the bank to sign Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly and hope the Italian club can identify a replacement for the 25-year-old. (Daily Mirror)Everton have set aside £21m in order to tie up a deal for Anderlecht’s 19-year-old midfielder Youri Tielemans. (Sport/Voetbal Magazine via Talksport)Chelsea are closing in on a deal to sign Italy midfielder Claudio Marchisio, 31, from Juventus in the summer. (Sun)Brighton are eyeing up Liverpool midfielder Kevin Stewart, 23, as their first signing as a Premier League club, with the Anfield club looking for a fee of £10m. (Sun)West Brom are closing in on a £100,000 deal for Lincoln’s 23-year-old defender Sean Raggett. (Daily Mail)Rafael Benitez’s future as Newcastle United boss will be determined when he sits down for talks with Mike Ashley, the club’s owner, in the next 10 days. (Guardian)Charlie Adam and Danny Mills both agree Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho should look to sign John Terry, who will leave Chelsea this summer. (BBC Radio 5 live)